United News of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has completed selecting candidates for contesting in all 300 constituencies in the upcoming national elections, announced the party’s secretary general and former MP Mia Golam Parwar on Friday. “Every Jamaat worker must now go on the ground and work with full strength,” he said. He made the remarks while addressing a reunion of former members of Islami Chhatra Shibir’s Khulna Metropolitan unit as a chief guest. The reunion was held at Al Faruk Society auditorium in Khulna. EC devises strategy to curb AI, social media misuse ahead of elections The Jamaat leader said it is high time to send the principles of deen into parliament. Those who were once involved in student politics must now become active again and play their role for the country. The reunion brought together ICS activists since 1977. Parwar recalled memories and contributions of late Shibir leaders, describing their sacrifices as ‘a shining chapter in political history.’ Shibir central secretary general Nurul Islam Saddam presented the keynote paper. The current president of ICS’s Khulna Metropolitan, Arafat Hossain Milon, presided over the event. Jamaat leaders Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and Prof Mahfuzur Rahman also attended the reunion as special guests.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is gearing up for its first-ever rally at Suhrawardy Udyan on Saturday expecting a turnout of over 10 lakh people, aimed at creating ‘a bid political stir’ through what it calls a ‘quiet but significant’ public gathering. "This rally will be a historic turning point. We expect more than 10 lakh people will participate -- not just party activists but also general people who are demanding a change amid the country’s current political deadlock," Jamaat's secretary general Mia Golam Parwar said at a press conference held at the Jatiya Press Club on Thursday. He outlined the party’s preparations, plans and demands for the upcoming rally aimed at ensuring a ‘memorable public presence’ at a time when political debate and divisions among parties are intensifying. Jamaat leaders, including party Ameer and other senior leaders, are directly supervising organisational activities to mobilise supporters from Dhaka and across the country, said Parwar. Golam Parwar also said an implementation committee was formed to complete all the preparations where eight sub-committees were also formed. He called upon the law enforcement agencies and the government to cooperate in facilitating the event. Jamaat favours PR for upper house, reserved seats, referendum for critical changes in Constitution Golam Parwar also reiterated the party’s demand for a neutral caretaker government during the election period to ensure the democratic rights of people. Rally Buildup To make the rally a success, street rallies, meetings, and public outreach programmes are being organised every day across the country, party leaders said. "Our activists are going door to door across the country to spread the message of this rally," Golam Parwar said. To facilitate transportation for the massive turnout, the party has rented around 10,000 buses alongside trains and launches. Special route plans have been made for vehicles coming to Dhaka from various districts. 6,000 Volunteers The party has also taken steps to ensure order and discipline at the event. Legal basis needed for reforms before polls: Jamaat leader Taher More than 6,000 volunteers will be deployed to help maintain internal security, manage the crowd, and coordinate logistics during the gathering. Meeting with DMP To address issues related to law and order, transportation and safety, a seven-member Jamaat delegation met senior officials of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on July 15 afternoon. The meeting, presided over by DMP Additional Commissioner (Operations) Nazrul Islamb, discussed topics such as traffic control, parking arrangements, sound system installation and public safety.